Distributed batch runner

One or more non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform a method comprising:

• allocating a first test script task to a first test machine, the first test script task including a first unallocated test script;
• periodically receiving a signal from the first test machine confirming proper operation of the first test machine;
• upon determining that the first test machine is not operating properly, identifying the first unallocated test script as an unallocated test script in a set of test scripts;
• and
• allocating a second test script task to a second test machine, the second test script task including the first unallocated test script.

An apparatus, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform:
• allocating a first test script task to a first test machine, the first test script task including a first unallocated test script;
• periodically receiving a signal from the first test machine confirming proper operation of the first test machine;
• upon determining that the first test machine is not operating properly, identifying the first unallocated test script as an unallocated test script in a set of test scripts;
• and
• allocating a second test script task to a second test machine, the second test script task including the first unallocated test script.